Lot 0505: Sir Francis Drake Spanish Armada Cast Iron Bookends
Estate Auction: Distinguished Antiques: Fine Porcelain, Victorian Furniture · Sold
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- Estate Auction: Distinguished Antiques: Fine Porcelain, Victorian Furniture
- Lot Number
- 0505
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 4
- Closed
- 6/21/26 8:10 PM PT
Description
Pair of bronzed cast-iron bookends depicting Sir Francis Drake playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe. The reverse is cast in relief with the inscription "THE SPANISH ARMADA SIGHTED 1588 AT PLYMOUTH," recounting Drake's legendary refusal to stop his game. No maker's mark present.